Junior Accountant & Administrative Associate

Job Description

Junior Accountant & Administrative Associate

Building Equity Management (BEM) is a fast-growing boutique property management firm based in New York City. We manage a portfolio of residential buildings throughout Manhattan and pride ourselves on delivering highly responsive, detail-driven service through an efficient and collaborative team.

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Accountant & Administrative Associate who will work closely with senior management in a high-paced operational environment. This role blends accounting, financial administration, and operational support and is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a business actually runs day-to-day.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting graduate who wants real operational accounting experience rather than a narrow audit or tax track. Preference will be given to someone with 1-2 years experience in an operational environment vs. audit or tax preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Post journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
• Support preparation and review of financial statements
• Work with internal teams to ensure accurate accounts payable and receivable processing
• Assist with monthly closing processes
• Help identify and correct discrepancies in financial reports
• Provide administrative and operational support to accounting and management staff
• Coordinate documentation and financial records across multiple managed properties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• Strong understanding of financial statements
• Comfortable discussing debits, credits, and double-entry bookkeeping
• Ability to post journal entries and assist with reconciliations
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel and basic accounting systems

Compensation

$65,000 – $75,000 annually, depending on experience and accounting competency

• True growth opportunity for someone who proves their worth to us
• Full benefits including paid medical and 401K